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Cruciate ligament of atlas
Membrana tectoria, transverse, and alar ligaments. ("Transverse ligament" and "vertical portion" visible intersecting at center.)
Details
Systemskeletal
Frommedial tubercles of atlas bone (C1), anterior side of foramen magnum of occipital bone of skull, body of axis bone (C2)
Identifiers
Latinligamentum cruciforme atlantis
TA98A03.2.04.004
TA21699
FMA25018
Anatomical terminology
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The cruciate ligament of the atlas (cruciform ligament) is a cross-shaped (thus the name) ligament in the neck forming part of the atlanto-axial joint. It consists of the transverse ligament of atlas, a superior longitudinal band, and an inferior longitudinal band.

The cruciate ligament of the atlas prevents abnormal movement of the atlanto-axial joint.

It may be torn, such as by fractures of the atlas bone.

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